Policy Priorities
Leadership
Led by Business. Driven by Impact.
The Tennessee Business Roundtable is guided by a diverse group of respected leaders from across industries and regions. Our Board of Directors reflects the voices of Tennessee’s business community—from Memphis to Mountain City—united by a shared commitment to shaping smart policy and creating a better future for all Tennesseans.
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We are a Roundtable in more than name. Our leadership model reflects collaboration, not hierarchy.
Executive Officers
Nassar Nassar
Chair
Savant Learning Systems
(Martin)
Darrell Cobbins
Secretary
Universal Commercial Real Estate
(Memphis)
Jim Schmitz
Chair-Elect
Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co.(Nashville)
Charli Gorman
Treasurer
Ozark Soap LLC (Buff City Soap)
(Brownsville)
David Pickler
Immediate Past Chair
Pickler Wealth Advisors (Collierville)
Matt Haskell
General Counsel
GSRM Law
(Nashville)
Regional Vice Presidents
Caleb Meriwether
West Tennessee
Haven Insurance Partners
(Jackson)
Michael Fann
Middle Tennessee
Public Entity Partners
(Franklin)
John Haley
East Tennessee
Unum Group
(Chattanooga)
At Large Directors
Missy Acosta
At-Large Director - Policy
Delta Dental of Tennessee
(Nashville)
Nicole Barranco
At-Large Director - Policy
Volkswagen Group of America
(Chattanooga)
Ryan Rothrock
At-Large Director - Policy
Brown & Brown of Tennessee
(Brentwood)
Wayne Scott
At-Large Director - Policy
Bethel University of Tennessee
(McKenzie)
Mike Harrell
At-Large Director - Past Chair
Latitude Advisors LLC
(Chattanooga)
William (Tinker) Kelly
At-Large Director - Past Chair
Voluntary Employee Benefits Advisors
(Nashville)
Leading Across Tennessee
The Roundtable’s strength comes from its members—and our leadership reflects every corner of the state:
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West Tennessee includes leaders from Union City, Memphis, Jackson, Martin, and McKenzie
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Middle Tennessee includes leaders from Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Waynesboro
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East Tennessee includes leaders from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Kingsport, and Crossville
Our leadership isn't just diverse by geography—it's built on a variety of sectors, perspectives, and lived experiences.
Leading the Way Forward
From guiding policy discussions to representing the Roundtable in statewide partnerships, our leaders ensure the organization stays grounded, strategic, and forward-focused.
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Our leadership reflects the best of Tennessee—diverse industries, local roots, statewide impact.
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Ready to lead with us?